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More Ugandan schools ditch firewood as Vivo Energy expands LPG programme
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nabisunsa Girls' School has become the latest educational institution to replace firewood with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), reflecting a growing shift by Ugandan schools towards cleaner cooking technologies amid efforts to reduce deforestation, improve air quality and enhance kitchen safety. The transition follows the installation of a Shell Gas … The post More Ugandan schools ditch firewood as Vivo Energy expands LPG programme appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:00:22
Beyond the newsroom: Ugandan journalists embrace digital platforms to deepen public impact
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The role of journalists is evolving beyond reporting events and publishing stories. Increasingly, Uganda's media practitioners are turning to digital platforms not only to reach wider audiences but also to mobilise public action, connect vulnerable communities to assistance and sustain conversations that extend far beyond the evening news bulletin. … The post Beyond the newsroom: Ugandan journalists embrace digital platforms to deepen public impact appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:00:22
Will Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade break the cycle of instability
LONDON | Xinhua | Britain is preparing for its seventh prime minister in a decade following Prime Minister Keir Starmer's resignation amid mounting political pressure and declining parliamentary support. Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is currently the only declared candidate for the Labour leadership and is widely regarded by the British … The post Will Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade break the cycle of instability appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:12:32
Ounahi brace powers Morocco into World Cup quarter-finals again
Morocco continued their remarkable FIFA World Cup journey by defeating co-hosts Canada 3-0 on Saturday to become the first African nation to reach the quarter-finals in consecutive tournaments.A second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a late strike by substitute Soufiane Rahimi secured a commanding victory for the Atlas Lions at Houston Stadium, extending Moroccos impressive
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@sportsOceanUganda Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:14:18
Charles Lwanga returns to KCCA on two-year deal
Uganda Premier League side KCCA FC have confirmed the return of forward Charles Lwanga, with the striker signing a two-year contract to begin a second spell at the Lugogo-based club.Popularly known as Neymar, Lwanga rejoins the Kasasiro Boys after spending the last three years at SC Villa, where he further established himself as one of
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@uplandMedia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:12
The banality of the 'basement'
How ordinary Ugandans in security forces and the judiciary are the quiet levers of the Machinery of Injustice COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | Anybody of a clear conscience must have felt a sense of personal torture the night we saw images of Eddy Mutwe (Edward Ssebuufu), the former chief bodyguard of Bobi Wine … The post The banality of the 'basement' appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:15
M-KOPA unlocks Shs1trillion in credit, launches new upgrade benefits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | M-KOPA Uganda unlocked more than Shs1 trillion in cumulative credit for over one million customers since launching operations in 2013, marking a major milestone in expanding access to smartphones and digital financial services for Ugandans excluded from traditional banking systems. The company said the achievement reflects over a decade of … The post M-KOPA unlocks Shs1trillion in credit, launches new upgrade benefits appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:15
FAO: Energy crisis not yet affecting food prices owing to reserves
ROME | TASS | The crisis caused by the conflict in the Middle East has not yet affected market food prices as the global agricultural sector had the reserve making it possible to keep the balance, FAO Economist Monica Tothova told TASS. "Despite concerns about energy prices, fertilizer costs and freight disruptions, global food commodity … The post FAO: Energy crisis not yet affecting food prices owing to reserves appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:34
Climate-induced migration: Is Uganda ready?
Bududa, Uganda | URN | When Peter Kibeti returned to Nametsi village in Bududa District after years in government resettlement in Kiryandongo, he knew exactly what he was returning to. He was returning to the same steep mountain slopes that buried homes and claimed hundreds of lives during the devastating March 2010 landslide. He was … The post Climate-induced migration: Is Uganda ready? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:34
Maternal deaths, poor health delivery in Bududa probed
Bududa, Uganda | URN | The State House health monitoring unit has cited a number of the challenges causing death of expectant mothers in Bududa. During their two weeks visit to Bududa facilities, the team lead by Dr. Stephen Ataro Ayella the assistant Director for northern Uganda has identified some of the challenges facing facilities … The post Maternal deaths, poor health delivery in Bududa probed appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:00:37
Gov't urged to resume training of new teachers
Arua, Uganda | URN | Education stakeholders in West Nile have urged the government to introduce programmes for training new teachers alongside upgrading serving ones, warning that the phasing out of Primary Teachers' Colleges (PTCs) and National Teachers' Colleges (NTCs) has created a growing shortage of teachers. Prof. Epiphany Odubuker Picho, the former Chairperson of … The post Gov't urged to resume training of new teachers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:39:07
UHRC Chairperson Wangadya accuses Museveni of turning Rights Commission into 'dumping ground' for failed politicians
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has publicly criticised President Yoweri Museveni over the people he appoints to the constitutional body, accusing him of filling the Commission with failed politicians instead of qualified professionals. Speaking candidly, Wangadya said the Presidents appointments suggest that he does not accord the Commission the The post UHRC Chairperson Wangadya accuses Museveni of turning Rights Commission into 'dumping ground' for failed politicians first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:28:39
Uganda Eyes Global Halal Economy Opportunities as ICCIU Hosts First Business Dialogue
On Thursday, 2 July 2026, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry Uganda (ICCIU), convened its first ever Business Dialogue themed 'Opportunities in the Global Halal Economy for Uganda Businesses and Economy.' Hosted at the Uganda Investment Authority Auditorium, at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kampala, the hybrid session (online and physical), brought together The post Uganda Eyes Global Halal Economy Opportunities as ICCIU Hosts First Business Dialogue first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:14:13
Rebuilding Your Dating Life After a Breakup: An Expert Playbook with Datingfortodaysman
Going through a breakup can feel like the end of a chapter you never wanted to close. Yet, it also opens the door to fresh possibilities, new connections, and a healthier version of yourself. Whether you're stepping back into the dating world after a short pause or you've taken time to heal, this playbook gives
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@uplandMedia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:00:34
Besigye says he nearly died on hunger strike
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye has told the High Court in Kampala that he nearly died while on a hunger strike during his prolonged detention, as he opposed the hearing of his bail application in the absence of his lawyers, arguing that his constitutional right to legal representation had … The post Besigye says he nearly died on hunger strike appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:00:35
Martha Karua challenges deportation from Uganda, seeks court intervention
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Martha Karua, the lead lawyer in the trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, has asked the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala to intervene to challenge her recent deportation from Uganda. She says her deportation from Uganda and exclusion from representing retired Colonel Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji … The post Martha Karua challenges deportation from Uganda, seeks court intervention appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:00:35
Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cups smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:17:12
BRIAN MUSHANA KWESIGA: From Fear to Opportunity: Rethinking Uganda's Dual Citizenship Laws
Uganda's dual citizenship laws, while intended to connect citizens abroad with their homeland, may be driving a wedge between Uganda and the next generation of diaspora Ugandans. For children born abroad to Ugandan parents, strict requirements and delays in accessing dual citizenship risk diminishing their ties to Uganda before they even have a chance to embrace them. It's time to reimagine these policies to foster a sense of belonging from the start. Under Ugandan law, these children must wait until age 18 to apply for their own dual citizenship, by which time their emotional and cultural ties may have
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